shut up guys..

[lowrider]

u guys keep saying 'omg well this team scares me.. they have a good this and a good that.' STFU. THE BOTTOM LINE IS. WE ARE AN ELITE TEAM. THIS IS THE BEST RAVENS TEAM TO EVER TAKE THE FIELD. IM SICK OF PEOPLE SAYING RAY RICE IS OUR ONLY OFFENSIVE WEAPON. LOOK AT T SMITH, BOLDIN. DICKSON, AND PITTA MAKING NAMES FOR THEMSELVES. WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL THIS YEAR AND CONTEND FOR IT, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. RAVENNN NATIOON WILL NOT BE DENIED

rn123,

Please don't be late for your english class tomorrow. And while you're there please pay attention. And oh yeah, the caps lock button on your keyboard should be used sparingly.

Other than that, I can buy into the notion that this may be the best all arouind ravens team in the history of the franchise, but I think the jury is still out on that.

[SC_Raven_Fan]

This board prides itself as being the premier board for the more discriminating Ravens fan.

Speaking in text speak, poor grammar, bad spelling does not fit that mold.

If that makes us quasi-English teachers, so be it and with pride.

We're not going to compromise standards. That's the stuff of the Sun Boards.

you called my bluff. I happen to like standards, spelling and grammar. I just don't make an issue out of it if you're posting an opinion on a message board.

I like this board. I learn much more here about the Ravens than any place else on the web.

[psuasskicker]

yeah im 16 but.. what does that have to do with anything lol

Because you were 5 years old when the actually best Ravens team ever to take the field, took the field.

- C -

[Greg]

What everyone is saying is this:

This board is mostly old farts or people who write like old farts. Use complete sentences, and do your best to spell and punctuate correctly. Make your English teachers proud.

Love the enthusiasm, no doubt.

You mean by "write like old farts" using decent grammar and punctuation so it is readable and not using all CAPS for most of the post as if to be screaming?

If so, count me as an old fart that wants to come off as if his brain cells aren't all dead from hitting the bong and my neurons fire off in some semblance of order.

[wickedsolo]

Because you were 5 years old when the actually best Ravens team ever to take the field, took the field.

- C -

[StingerNLG]

LOL, get it all out now folks. This thread isn't going to last much longer. Just saying.

[RavenousD]

This board prides itself as being the premier board for the more discriminating Ravens fan.

Speaking in text speak, poor grammar, bad spelling does not fit that mold.

If that makes us quasi-English teachers, so be it and with pride.

We're not going to compromise standards. That's the stuff of the Sun Boards.

I hope this doesn't come out wrong, but after reading this, I kinda love you....thank you.

[Sirdowski]

Because you were 5 years old when the actually best Ravens team ever to take the field, took the field.

- C -

BA-Zing!

[Beau Petard]

If I were to take a stab at pretending that the OP's message is legit, I'd have to ask--

"THE BOTTOM LINE IS. WE ARE AN ELITE TEAM. THIS IS THE BEST RAVENS TEAM TO EVER TAKE THE FIELD. IM SICK OF PEOPLE SAYING RAY RICE IS OUR ONLY OFFENSIVE WEAPON. LOOK AT T SMITH, BOLDIN. DICKSON, AND PITTA MAKING NAMES FOR THEMSELVES. WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL THIS YEAR AND CONTEND FOR IT, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME."

-What do you see as an "elite' team? I'm unimpressed with superlatives for which there are no real quantitative measurments other than A LOUD OPINION!!!!! I've watched most of the Ravens games this season, and, as big a fan as I am, I'm not sure I see them as what I would call "elite" or "the best" Ravens team, at least not at this point.

-Ray Rice is "THE ONLY" offensive weapon on the Ravens? Who on this board has been saying this? Or are you referring to the guys yakking at lockers during class changes?

-T Smith, Boldin.[sic on the period in the middle of the sentence], Dickson, and Pita have all certainly contributed well to the team's success so far, but I assume their parents made their names for them.

-I we win the Super Bowl this year and THEN contend for it, isn't that putting the cart before the horse? I commend your enthusiasm, and actually tend to think the Ravens just may end up doing that, but they also have a bunch of warts that may also screw up that scenario. AQs far as contending for years to come, this may be more insightful than you realize. IIRC, many (most?) teams that make the playoffs one year are not a shoo-in for the ensuing season. The Ravens, at least under Harbaugh, have been invited to the prelims, if not the Big Dance. IMHO, the team needs to take a big step, win the AFC Championship and actually GET TO the Super Bowl if you want to continually refer to them as "elite".

Of course, this all assumes the OP's posts are legit....

[EdReed4HOF]

Haha, believe it or not I'm only 16 too guys. I try to use correct spelling and grammar and not get over-enthusiastic or too 'doom and gloomish' with my opinions so people can actually take me seriously.

[Florida Art]

Posters should be required to pass literacy tests.

[AirFlacco]

me are the olldist fart om da bord.

[Beau Petard]

AF--
Ahhh, I think there are some oldsters on here, mon ami! Who was the USA Prez when you were born?

[Ibravenfan]

The Ravens are right were they should be among most power rankings. 3 rd place is perfect. Now, not to bust anyones enthusiastic bubble but, the real bottom line is Greenbay are the Champions until someone takes it away from them. And at 6-0, they have a pretty strong case.
Now, I will just go STFU.

[goodandfast]

AF--
Ahhh, I think there are some oldsters on here, mon ami! Who was the USA Prez when you were born?

Mods, can we play this game real quick before this thread gets the boot?! Please?!

Reagan.

[Bawlamer]

Welcome to the board. Now, use your head along with your heart. Look forward to reading your future posts.

[palukaraven]

u guys keep saying 'omg well this team scares me.. they have a good this and a good that.' STFU. THE BOTTOM LINE IS. WE ARE AN ELITE TEAM. THIS IS THE BEST RAVENS TEAM TO EVER TAKE THE FIELD. IM SICK OF PEOPLE SAYING RAY RICE IS OUR ONLY OFFENSIVE WEAPON. LOOK AT T SMITH, BOLDIN. DICKSON, AND PITTA MAKING NAMES FOR THEMSELVES. WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL THIS YEAR AND CONTEND FOR IT, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. RAVENNN NATIOON WILL NOT BE DENIED

I've never understood the mentality of fans using the term "we" when referring to a team that they don't play for and are not involved with the outcome of any games. If you meant the Ravens have a good team, then yes, you're correct that THEY do.
Another thing, you don't particularly have the right to tell any fans on a message board to shut up. They are free to post whatever opinions they choose, and discuss actual football topics.
In the meantime, I'm glad that you're banking on Super Bowl or bust for the Ravens, but don't be disappointed if they fall short. The season will play out as it will, and either way it should be a good show.

[Ravenswintitle]

Ricky Proehl

[AirFlacco]

AF--
Ahhh, I think there are some oldsters on here, mon ami! Who was the USA Prez when you were born?

Harry Boom Boom Truman.

I was one of the first baby boomers, man and I have the retirement papers to prove it-lol.

Are u reitired yet? I've been retired for 6 years.

I ran into an old classmate in the gym and he said did you know most of our classmates are dead?

I said no, a lot? What from.

He said the war, drugs, cigs, sex, alcohol and not necessarily in that order.

[Beau Petard]

AF--
Truman, aussi, mon ami! I don't know if mdcrab made it over here (from SunSpot), but I think he may one up both of us!

G&F--
You're such a youngster!